CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 0.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16001 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $113 (127%)

Insurance Median: $50 (56%)

Cash: $113 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (56% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Hap Alliance Health	$9	10%
Hap Hmo Pos	$9	10%
Hap Preferred	$11	12%
Bc Metro Detroit Epo	$16 - $33	18%
Bc Metro Detroit Hmo	$18 - $33	20%
Bcn Local Network Southeast	$33	37%
Blue Care Network	$33	37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33	37%
Aetna	$47 - $86	53%
Blue Caid Michigan	$50	56%
Harbor Health Mcd	$50	56%
Medicaid / KanCare	$50 - $86	56%
Molina Health	$50	56%
Total Health Care	$50	56%
UnitedHealthcare	$50	56%
Amerihealth Vip Care Mcr	$74 - $85	83%
Auto Insurance	$86	97%
Jvhl - Mcr Replacement	$86	97%
Mcr Replacement	$86	97%
Veterans Choice	$86	97%
Humana	$87	98%
Meridian Wellcare	$91	102%
Molina Advantage	$91	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$108	121%
Molina Marketplace	$108	121%
Smart Health	$119	134%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $113.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.